Wu Zetian, the only woman to officially rule as emperor of China, amassed an estimated fortune of $16 trillion, exceeding the ...

Wu Zetian’s influence across Central Asia helped boost trade, particularly in valuable commodities like silk and tea, which ...

She was often remembered as a shrewd and cunning ruler, used both political skill and, at times, ruthless tactics to ...

Qianling, the tomb of the third Tang emperor, Li Zhi, and Empress Wu Zetian, is located on Liangshan Mountain, 6 kilometers north of Qianxian County seat and 80 kilometers from Xi'an. Here also ...

Throughout China's long, male-dominated history, women have been shadowy figures, using their influence behind the scenes. Just twice has a woman assumed leadership of the country. Wu Zetian was ...

Damien Hirst has become one of the most famous living British artists. The most influential member of a school of artists originating from Goldsmiths, University of London in the 1980s, Hirst has ...

Chinese Characters is a new series of essays exploring Chinese history through the life stories of key personalities. Here, series presenter Rana Mitter tells the story of Wu Zetian, the female ...

Wu Zetian is a Chinese television series based on the life story of Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to assume the title of Empress Regnant and became the de facto ruler of China in ...

A suspenseful tale with unexpected twists from the author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.

The FA Cup has always been a stage for surprises, but few predicted the stunning upset that unfolded in the first round this year as Wuxi's Wu Gou triumphed over Shanghai Zetian with a resounding 2-0 ...

During the Wu Zhou period, the entire family of Hu Xiande, the Deputy Imperial Censor, was murdered, prompting Wu Zetian to order Detective Dee to investigate. As Detective Dee delved into the ...